Roasted dandelion root

Post by **Kassandra** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:39 am

Hey Shaman of Bliss, I saw your posting of dandelion. In college I used to grind roasted dandelion root (ew, make sure it's roasted!), put it in a coffeemaker, drip it, and drink it as a nice, hot coffee alternative. It's hard to find good tasting roasted dandelion root, so you may need to experiment with samples from different sources. It's bitter, and it is an "alternative," not a substitute. ..it doesn't taste like coffee, but more like roasted chicory (another healthy coffee alternative).

Post by **Imiko** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:32 pm

Oh really? And are there are drawbacks on this? Like, Side effects, various other warnings? I might just try it myself. =3

Post by **Kassandra** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:53 am

I have never come across any negative side effects, although common sense tells us too much of anything isn't good. I've always read it's a good internal cleanser, etc. For example:

"...Dandelion root contains a bitter, milky juice that is thought to be capable of energizing the body. It also has properties that can detoxify the body and purify the blood. In India, dandelion root is used as a remedy for liver disorders. It is considered an excellent diuretic, largely because of it high potassium content....

(read more here:http://vitamins.ultimatefatburner.com/d ... -root.html)

Post by **Imiko** » Wed May 20, 2009 11:22 am

Thanks! ^.^ And of course it does. But sadly some people take it too far, no? XD The information is great. I might just plant some Dandelions now. HA! My neighbors already think I'm weird.... Now I'll be Cultivating Weeds in my Back Yard.

Post by **NightRose** » Wed May 20, 2009 11:55 am

Imiko wrote:I might just plant some Dandelions now. HA! My neighbors already think I'm weird.... Now I'll be Cultivating Weeds in my Back Yard.

Just do what I do...appoint yourself neighborhood dandelion picker. It saves them time on their lawns, and generally people don't ask too many questions as long as they go away.

Post by **Imiko** » Wed May 20, 2009 7:58 pm

NightRose wrote:
Just do what I do...appoint yourself neighborhood dandelion picker. It saves them time on their lawns, and generally people don't ask too many questions as long as they go away.

Great idea! Now I'll just have to wait for it too stop Snowing, melting, going extremely hot the next day, and snowing again that night.